Education

• Most upholstery repair positions require a high school diploma or GED, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Some individuals have a two-year degree from a vocational school. Employers usually prefer applicants who have practical experience.
  
  

Training

• According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, an upholstery repair apprentice receives practical training after hire. Most employees need anywhere from a few months to one year of experience and training with seasoned professionals, indicates O-Net OnLine. Upholstery repairers learn to fit, install and secure materials on frames, attach buckles or ornamental trim to covers, and remove covering and webbing from work pieces with hand tools.
  
  

Tools

• According to O-Net OnLine, training initiatives help upholstery repairers familiarize themselves with hammers, tack pullers, upholstery power tools and fastening equipment.